Past work experience and former academic coursework may be considered when programs are planned. More than one certificate may be obtained through individually designed programs. A certificate may be obtained as entry into the workforce, or the student may continue with the Associate in Science and Arts Degree or Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Please contact the Education Department office (231) 777-0277 for more information concerning these certificate programs, and the Early Childhood Education sequence leading to the ASA degree or the AAS degree.

Entry into any certificate program includes:

Completion of an MCC application for admission

Completion of a professional certificate program application

MCC assessments in English, reading, and mathematics

Interview with the Education Coordinator

In order to earn an Education Certificate, a student must maintain at least a C (2.0) grade in every course and have a 2.5 cumulative GPA prior to enrolling for an independent study course.

NOTE: 25 fieldwork hours for every 3-credit hour of course work is required for all students. To avoid updating coursework, all courses in a certificate must be completed within five years.